10-26-2014
"Following Jesus or Following the Rules"
Matthew 23. 13-26

FOLLOWING JESUS OR FOLLOWING THE RULES? Scripture-  Matthew 23. 13-26 I.  THE SPIRITUAL “FAN CLUB” A.  Sanhedrin- ______ men B.  They were _____  of God…not followers II.  John 8- The woman caught in adultery. A.  Leaders wanted to trap Jesus and to prove by his refusal to condemn her that He didn’t follow the laws of God B.  So He couldn’t be from God…COULDN’T BE THE MESSIAH! C.  If we examine our hearts and actions, would we be fans, or followers? III.  So How Can You Diagnose if you are a Fan Rather Than a Follower? (What are some signs). A.  Fans choose rules over relationships B.  Fans choose laws over love C.  Fans Choose Guilt over grace IV.  FANS MISS WHAT REALLY MATTERS: A.  It is important that you “know Jesus.”  B.  There may be bigger churches and much better preachers & teachers.  But don’t miss the main point-  YOU NEED TO KNOW JESUS! V.  It is an eternal matter that you are “NOT A FAN…BUT A FOLLOWER OF JESUS.” A.  A FOLLOWER knows Jesus B.  A FOLLOWER shows Jesus